Yorkville Equipment Purchases

An equipment and vehicle purchase will be on the consent agenda at the Tuesday, March 28, 2023 City Council meeting. Staff is recommending the following purchases/trade ins.

PW 2023-32 Water Department Transit Van Purchase – authorize staff to purchase a 2022 Ford Transit

Connect van from Haggerty Ford of West Chicago in an amount not to exceed $45,730, and authorize

staff to sell a 2003 Ford F350, with snow plow, through consignment with AutoSmart, Inc. of Oswego

PW 2023-29 Compact Wheel Loader Purchase – authorize staff to purchase a Bobcat L85 Compact

Wheel Loader from Atlas Bobcat in an amount not to exceed $86,476, and authorize staff to accept

the trade-in offer of $40,000 for a Bobcat S76 Skid Steer

The Mayor's report will also address a new vehicle purchase for the Parks and Recreation Department. Staff is recommending the purchase of a 2023 Ford 150 from Riverview Ford in the

total amount of $38,995.26. The Parks and Recreation staff also recommends keeping the existing 2005 F-150, that the new truck was intended to replace. The Parks and Recreation department plans on using the existing truck for part-time and seasonal staff. 

CC 2023-12 Parks and Recreation Truck Purchase